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Start Here!™: Learn Microsoft® Visual C#® 2010

Name: Start Here!™: Learn Microsoft® Visual C#® 2010
Author: John Paul Mueller
ISBN: 9780735665668

by John Paul Mueller

October 2011

Beginner

394 pages

10h 54m

English

Microsoft Press

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Dedication
Introduction
Who Should Read This BookAssumptionsWho Should Not Read This BookOrganization of This BookFree eBook ReferenceConventions and Features in This BookSystem RequirementsCode SamplesInstalling the Code SamplesUsing the Code SamplesAcknowledgmentsErrata & Book SupportWe Want to Hear from YouStay in Touch
1. Getting to Know C#
Obtaining and Installing Visual Studio 2010 ExpressDownloading the ProductsInstalling Visual C# 2010 ExpressInstalling Visual Web Developer 2010 ExpressInstalling Visual Studio 2010 Service Pack 1Starting Visual C# 2010 ExpressCreating the No-Code Web BrowserCreating a New Windows Forms Application ProjectSaving Your ProjectAdding Windows Forms ControlsConfiguring the Windows Forms ControlsTesting the Windows Forms ApplicationViewing the Web Browser CodeEnding Your SessionCreating the No-Code WPF Web BrowserStarting a New WPF Application ProjectAdding WPF ControlsConfiguring the WPF ControlsTrying the WPF ApplicationViewing the WPF CodeCreating the No Code WPF Browser ApplicationSetting Internet Explorer as the DefaultStarting a WPF Browser Application ProjectCreating the WPF Browser ApplicationAdding WPF Browser ControlsConfiguring the WPF Browser ControlsTrying the WPF Browser ApplicationViewing the WPF Browser CodeGet Going with C#
2. Developing a Web Project
Starting Visual Web Developer 2010 ExpressCreating the No-Code ProjectStarting the New ProjectUnderstanding the Default SiteLooking at the ElementsWorking with the Master PageChanging the Default.aspx ContentViewing the Master.Site File CodeViewing the Site in a BrowserCreating the No Code WebsiteDefining a Website LocationAdding a New PageAdding the Page to the Site MenuTrying the Site in a BrowserGet Going with C#
3. Basic Data Manipulation Techniques
Understanding LINQCreating the List ProjectStarting the List ProjectAdding the ControlsConfiguring the ControlsUsing the Code EditorUsing the Double-Click MethodChoosing an Event DirectlyUsing the Right-Click MethodUnderstanding the Code Editor FeaturesWriting Some Simple CodeTesting the List ApplicationTracing the List Application with the DebuggerDiscovering Application Functionality Through TracingCreating a BreakpointViewing Application DataTesting a TheoryChanging the TextBox DataSelecting Other ElementsCreating the List 2 ProjectStarting the Second List ProjectCopying the ControlsFinessing the ControlsAdding the Extended CodeTracing Through the Extended ExampleUnderstanding Data TypesChanging the Code to Match the Data TypeMixing Data Types in the Text BoxTesting Selection TheoriesSkipping TextBox ElementsSelecting Specific TextBox ElementsGet Going with C#
4. Using Collections to Store Data
Understanding ArraysCreating the Array ProjectStarting the Array ProjectAdding the Array Project ControlsConfiguring the Array Project ControlsAdding the Array CodeTracing Through the Array ExampleTesting Looping TheoriesTesting Conditional TheoriesUnderstanding DictionariesCreating the Dictionary ProjectStarting the Dictionary ProjectAdding the Dictionary Project ControlsConfiguring the Dictionary Project ControlsAdding the Dictionary CodeTracing Through the Dictionary ExampleTesting Sorting TheoriesTesting Statistical TheoriesUnderstanding StructuresCreating the Structure ProjectStarting the Structure ProjectAdding the Structure Project ControlsConfiguring the Structure Project ControlsCreating a StructureAdding the Structure Example CodeTracing Through the Structure ExampleGet Going with C#
5. Working with XML
Understanding XMLCombining XML and LINQDefining the XML_LINQ ProjectAdding and Configuring the XML_LINQ ControlsUsing the System.Xml.Linq NamespaceAdding the XML_LINQ CodeDeveloping the XMLSave ApplicationCreating the XMLSave ProjectAdding and Configuring the XMLSave ControlsAdding XMLSave Application CodeTesting the XMLSave ApplicationViewing the XMLSave OutputDeveloping the XMLRead ApplicationCreating the XMLRead ProjectAdding and Configuring the XMLRead ControlsAdding the XMLRead Application CodeTesting the XMLRead ApplicationTracing the XMLRead Application with the DebuggerHandling XML ExceptionsUsing XML to Store Application SettingsCreating the XMLSetting ProjectAdding and Configuring the XMLSetting ControlsAdding the XMLSetting Application CodeSaving the SettingsRestoring the SettingsDefining the Using StatementsTesting the XMLSetting ApplicationGet Going with C#
6. Accessing a Web Service
Defining Web ServicesWeb Services and XMLWorking with REST Web ServicesWorking with SOAP Web ServicesDeveloping the REST Web Service ApplicationCreating the RESTService ProjectAdding and Configuring the RESTService ControlsAdding the RESTService Application CodeCreating the Global VariablesGetting a ForecastDisplaying the DataInitializing the ApplicationSelecting the Next and Previous ForecastsEntering a New LocationChoosing a Different IconTesting the RESTService ApplicationDeveloping the SOAP Web Service ApplicationCreating the SOAPService ProjectAdding and Configuring the SOAPService ControlsAdding the SOAPService Application CodeTesting the SOAPService ApplicationGet Going with C#
7. Using the Windows Presentation Foundation
Considering the WPF Differences with Windows Forms ApplicationsUnderstanding XAMLDeveloping the WPF Data Store ApplicationCreating the WPF_XML ProjectAdding and Configuring the WPF_XML ControlsAdding the WPF_XML Application CodeDefining the Using StatementsEnding the ApplicationSaving the SettingsRestoring the SettingsTesting the WPF_XML ApplicationTracing the WPF_XML Application with the DebuggerDeveloping the WPF SOAP Web Service ApplicationCreating the WPFSOAPService ProjectAdding a New Service Data SourceAdding and Configuring the WPFSOAPService ControlsAdding the WPFSOAPService Application CodeTesting the WPFSOAPService ApplicationDeveloping the EmbeddedSource ApplicationStarting the EmbeddedSource ProjectCreating an Embedded ResourceAdding and Configuring the EmbeddedSource ControlsAdding the EmbeddedSource Application CodeAdding the Required using StatementsPerforming the Application SetupMoving Between ItemsTesting the EmbeddedSource ApplicationTracing the EmbeddedSource Application with the DebuggerGet Going with C#
8. Working with Libraries
Understanding Reusable CodeConsidering How Classes WorkDefining MethodsDefining PropertiesUnderstanding Fields versus PropertiesDefining EventsUsing EnumerationsUnderstanding StructuresCreating the UseLibrary SolutionStarting the TestLibrary ProjectAdding the TestLibrary CodeCreating a ConstructorDefining an EnumerationCreating the Private Variables and Public PropertiesDefining a StructureDescribing EventsDeveloping MethodsAdding the TestApplication ProjectStarting the TestApplication ProjectSetting TestApplication as the Startup ProjectDefining the TestLibrary ReferenceAdding and Configuring the TestApplication ControlsAdding the TestApplication Application CodeAdding the Required Using StatementsConfiguring the ApplicationDisplaying the Ball DataAdding and Removing BallsMoving Between BallsDisplaying a List of BallsHandling Class EventsTesting the UseLibrary ApplicationGet Going with C#

9. Creating Utility Applications
Working at the Command LineOpening and Using the Command LineUnderstanding Utility Application UsesCreating the Console ApplicationDefining Command-Line ParametersCreating the Main() MethodOffering Help at the Command LineChecking for Required ArgumentsChecking for Optional ArgumentsTesting the DisplayDate ApplicationOpening the Command LineChecking the Help FunctionalityDisplaying a DateTracing the DisplayDate Application with the DebuggerSetting the Command-Line ArgumentsPerforming the TraceGet Going with C#
10. Using LINQ in Web Applications
Creating the WebList ProjectStarting the WebList ProjectAdding and Configuring the WebList Project ControlsDefining the using StatementAdding the WebList Project CodeTracing Through the WebList Project ExampleCreating the WebArray ProjectStarting the WebArray ProjectAdding and Configuring the WebArray Project ControlsAdding the WebArray CodeCreating the ArrayDeveloping the LINQ VersionDeveloping the Loop VersionDeveloping the Conditional Loop VersionTracing Through the WebArray ExampleCreating the WebStructure ProjectStarting the WebStructure ProjectAdding and Configuring the WebStructure Project ControlsAdding the WebStructure CodeDefining the Data StructureLoading the PageShowing an EntryMoving Between RecordsTracing Through the Structure ExampleGet Going with C#
11. Working with Silverlight Applications
Understanding the Silverlight Development DifferenceDeveloping a Basic Silverlight ApplicationStarting the BasicSilverlight ApplicationAdding and Configuring the BasicSilverlight Project ControlsAdding the BasicSilverlight Project CodeAdding the Required Using StatementInitializing the Global VariableEnabling the Buttons After an Image LoadsHandling Radio Button ClicksTracing Through the BasicSilverlight Project ExampleConfiguring Your Silverlight Application for DebuggingSetting the Browser ConfigurationDebugging with FirefoxAdding XML Data Support to a Silverlight ApplicationStarting the SilverlightXML ApplicationAdding and Configuring the SilverlightXML Project ControlsAdding the SilverlightXML Project CodeAdding the Required References and Using StatementsCreating the Global VariablesSaving the SettingsRestoring the SettingsTracing Through the SilverlightXML Project ExampleGet Going with C#
12. Debugging Applications
Understanding the Debugging BasicsStepping Through the CodeWorking with the Debug ClassAdding Debug Statements to the ExampleWorking with the Trace ClassWorking with WatchesUsing VisualizersDrilling Down into DataUnderstanding the Call StackUsing the Immediate WindowWorking with ExceptionsUnderstanding an Exception Dialog BoxCommunicating with the Administrator Using the Event LogGet Going with C#
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Ready to learn programming? Start Here!

Learn the fundamentals of modern programming with Visual C# 2010—and begin building your first apps for the desktop and web. If you have absolutely no previous experience, no problem—simply start here! This book introduces must-know concepts and techniques through easy-to-follow explanations, examples, and exercises.

Here’s where you start learning Visual C#

Learn how an application performs tasks by tracing its code

Query and manipulate application data with LINQ

Access web services with REST and SOAP

Build simple apps with Windows Presentation Foundation

Explore rich Internet apps with Microsoft Silverlight

Find and fix errors by debugging your applications

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